Can I patent my idea if it is made of something that has been around for years and I alter it into my invention?
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Answered on November 02, 2018
While you may have done a patent search and concluded that the pre-existing product is not patented, that does not mean that your proposed product...
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Being sued for something I was not involved in?
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Answered on April 27, 2018
Unfortunately, sometimes a plaintiff sues the wrong person. You could try having an attorney contact the plaintiff to explain the error, and see...
How similar can products be if there is a patent on a product?
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Answered on February 06, 2018
The answer depends on the scope of the claims of the patent. Patent claims define the scope of what is protected by a patent. I suggest you...
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I want to use a movie as an educational tool, is it legal to show my class the movie ?
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Answered on January 25, 2018
Assuming your "small" group is not public, this would appear to be a classic "fair use," which would not constitute copyright infringement. In...
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HHi I started a YouTube channel and I been using a slogan now it's taking my ideas by a big company
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Answered on January 12, 2018
Generally, to acquire rights in any trademark, including a slogan, it must be "used in commerce." Perhaps you "used" Freestyle as a trademark if...
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HHi I started a YouTube channel and I been using a slogan now it's taking my ideas by a big company
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Answered on January 12, 2018
Generally, to acquire rights in any trademark, including a slogan, it must be "used in commerce." Perhaps you "used" Freestyle as a trademark if...
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How can myself and siblings get our names removed from a head stone?
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Answered on August 27, 2017
The owner of a headstone is normally allowed to control it, which would include maintaining, replacing or modifying it. In many instances the...
Can a Real estate Agent use my personal (property) Picture to resale? Copyright?
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Answered on August 24, 2017
The copyrights in the pictures would be owned by whoever took them. If that is you, you may ask the realtor to stop using them.
Do I need permission from Judy Garlands family to write a book about her?
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Answered on June 08, 2017
You do not need permission to write a book about a celebrity. However, you should take care to: (a) avoid making any defamatory statements; (b)...
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Interior design infringement?
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Answered on May 30, 2017
As a practical matter, the architect may be willing to allow you to keep the pictures on your website if you provide attribution and/or link to the...
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